Kai Havertz scored the winning goal in the dying stages of Saturday’s encounter, securing a 2-1 victory for Arsenal over Brentford.

The late winning goal, however, sent Arsenal to the top of the Premier League standings.

With Liverpool and Manchester City due to face off at Anfield on Sunday, Arsenal had the chance to win their eighth consecutive game and momentarily take the lead in the Premier League table.

Declan Rice headed home a cross from Ben White to give Mikel Arteta’s team an early lead.

However, their lead was short-lived, as goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale made a mistake that allowed Yoane Wissa to equalize shortly before halftime.

In the second half, Arsenal fought hard for the winning goal, with Rice coming close with a thunderous shot that hit the crossbar.

As stress rose and the danger of loosing points loomed, Kai Havertz saved the day with a late header, clinching Arsenal’s thrilling victory.